Business + Economy
Aimee Cobabe
Rocky Mountain Power lowers rate hike request to 18%
The company originally requested a 30% increase, but has lowered it to 18%.8 hours ago
Britt Johnson
Utah experiencing electrician shortage
Utah electricians are in demand as the state faces a shortage, good news for graduating students and bad news for construction deadlines.3 days ago
Amie Schaeffer
Australia implements ‘right to disconnect’ law
Australia's new "right to disconnect" law means employees can ignore work correspondence and requests after hours.4 days ago
Mary Culbertson, KSLTV.com
The story of SLC’s Weller Book Works after 95 years of business
The iconic bookstore Weller Book Works opened its doors 95 years ago. It was first known as Zions Bookstore.4 days ago
Britt Johnson
Utah ranked worst state for women’s equality
WalletHub has yet again ranked Utah as the worst state for women's equality. Utah has held this rank for the past decade.8 days ago
Adam Small
Rocky Mountain Power presents case for 30% rate hike
Rocky Mountain Power is requesting a rate hike of 30% to fully go into effect between now and 2026.8 days ago
Amie Schaeffer
Revised jobs report shows fewer job gains this year
Revised numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed job growth for March came in significantly lower than originally reported.9 days ago
CASSIDY WIXOM, KSL.com
Dozens speak out against 48% tax increase proposal in Utah County
Dozens of community members spoke out against a 48% proposed tax increase by Utah County during a tax hearing Thursday night.13 days ago
Heather Peterson
Cottonwood Heights residents to vote on a bond for a new town center
Cottonwood Heights is asking voters to approve a $25 to $30 million bond to build a new town center.14 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Provo City to open the largest sports park in the state
Provo is getting ready to cut the ribbon on a new sports park called EPIC. It will be the largest sports park in the state, and the second largest in the nation.14 days ago
Amie Schaeffer
Inflation cools in June, local economist breaks down the newest numbers
A new report shows inflation cooling a bit in June. What doe this mean for interest rates?16 days ago
Brian Champagne
The price of chocolate isn’t going down anytime soon
The price of your Easter chocolate shot way up last year. Unfortunately, there are about a half dozen reasons why the price isn’t dropping anytime soon.16 days ago
Mark Jackson, Diana Jones
UTA Change Day brings more than the usual changes
UTA August Change Day usually marks the annual adjustments to schedules and services, but this year more changes are coming.16 days ago
Adam Small
The Shops at South Town has high hopes with new NHL practice facility coming
The Shops at South Town will be the new home of the Utah Hockey Club's new practice facility. Stores inside the mall hope it brings business.16 days ago
Britt Johnson
How many Californians are really moving to Utah?
It seems like Utah has become a magnet for Californians looking to relocate, but is that really the case? New data shows otherwise.17 days ago
Kyle Remund
Elon Musk hosts Trump on X broadcast
Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and social media platform X, hosted a live discussion with Former President Donald Trump.17 days ago
Josuee Sanchez
Utah Arts Festival looks to make changes following lackluster year
The Utah Arts Festival had its worst turnout in decades. Now festival executives are looking to make changes.18 days ago
Tim Vandenack
West Davis Corridor extension plans move ahead; Syracuse eyes development along roadway
Plans to extend the first section of the West Davis Corridor are moving forward, with work set to begin next year.18 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Can an experience instead of a purchase save the American shopping mall?
The shopping mall is dying, but could an experience instead of a purchase reverse its demise?21 days ago
Michelle Lee
Is Disneyland no longer ”the happiest place on earth?”
What was once a popular travel destination for a lot of people is now in their travel plans no longer. Where did things go wrong?22 days ago
Micheal Camit, Diana jones
Salt Lake County Council supports Rio Grande Plan
The Salt Lake County Council has lent its support to a plan that will revitalize the Rio Grande train station.22 days ago
Heather Peterson
Local thrift store asks for donations during back-to-school season
Back-to-school shopping can be expensive. Buying your kid a whole new wardrobe is not feasible for everyone.23 days ago
ELAINE KURTENBACH, Associated Press
Dow sinks 1,000 points, extending a global rout, as worries deepen about a U.S. economic slowdown
Fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.25 days ago
